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What’s the real story behind the Botswana elephant deaths false claims?
While “conservation” is usually seen as a progressive cause in the West, it is often despised in Africa as just more (white) colonial land ... -
Insiders Insight: Zimbabwe cholera outbreak turns to emergency
This week’s free preview section (scroll down to see it) is about the worrying cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe. But to see all the sections in ... -
Insiders Insight: Namibian land reform & the ongoing fight for freedom
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China in Mauritius: Gateway to Africa or forgotten friend?
China and Mauritius will reassert their friendship again at FOCAC, but is it just a matter of time before Beijing outgrows its tiny partner? ... -
A virtuous vice? The apprentice aiming to become master in Malawi
Vice-president Chilima has left the ruling party and plans to run against his old boss in 2019. How does this affect the political landscape? ... -
Were Zimbabwe’s elections free, fair and credible? The final scoresheet.
Before the elections, we identified six make or break conditions that would determine the credibility of the vote. How many were met? This week, ... -
Insiders insight: Mozambique sets $8,300 fee for foreign journalists
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Zimbabwe: Why Chamisa should change his mind about the boycott
The election is designed only to confer legitimacy on the pre-ordained victor. The opposition should refuse to play its part in this and shout ... -
Four reasons many Zimbabweans don’t trust their electoral commission
In both its actions and responses to legitimate concerns, ZEC has failed to inspire trust days ahead of the election. As Zimbabwe approaches general ... -
Only boys allowed: Seven faces of Zimbabwe’s political patriarchy
At less than 15%, women make up a tiny fraction of candidates in the upcoming elections. Here’s how society keeps it that way. In ...
